Shah Rukh Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Deepika Padukone, Sushant Singh Rajput And More - Stars Who Defeated Nepotism And Made It Big In Bollywood

With the death of Sushant Singh Rajput, a debate over nepotism has once again left social media bustling. But here's a list of Bollywood celebrities who managed to make it big in Bollywood despite not having any Godfather or a linking to filmy families

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    Starting with Shah Rukh Khan, the actor started his acting career from Television. He ventured into films with Deewana and went on to become one of the biggest stars of India.(Image Source:instagram/iamsrk)

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    From Himachal Pradesh to Bollywood, Kangana Ranaut has gone through a lot of hardships to create a space for herself in the Indian Film industry. As one says, hard work pays, Kangana is one of the top actresses in Bollywood.(Image Source:instagram/team_kangana_ranaut)

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    Sushant Singh Rajput was an actor par excellence. Though he had no Godfather in Bollywood, his sheer talent made him one of the finest actors we have ever seen. Sadly, he is no more with us.(Image Source:instagram/sushantsinghrajput)

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    Padmaavat actress Deepika Padukone does not have a backing of a powerful filmy surname, but she is among the A-listers and at the top of her game. Her father Prakash Padukone is a badminton champion.(Image Source:instagram/deepikapadukone)

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    Likewise, Anushka Sharma, who hails from an Army family, made it big in the film world despite being an outsider. She made her debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.(Image Source:instagram/anushkasharma)

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    Irrfan Khan - there are no words to describe him as an actor. He passed away on April 29, leaving behind a legacy of prolific films that can never be matched. Plus, he achieved all of it through his dedication and talent.(Image Source:instagram/irrfan)